I really love this duvet cover in my bedroom. It is incredibly soft and I haven't experienced any problems with washing it (unlike another reviewer). It is definitely not gray and I have no idea where they got that. As you can tell from the picture, it is mostly a cream/ivory color with a blue and taupe pattern. The underside of the duvet has the pattern, which I really like for when you fold it over. Also, make sure you check the dimensions of the Full/Queen option before ordering. It was perfect for me but I think 86x86 is pretty small for a standard queen comforter. Best to measure yours first!